Every Man His Own University

Every Man His Own University written by Russell Herman Conwell (February 15 1843 – December 6 1925) was an American Baptist minister orator philanthropist lawyer and writer.Conwell's capacity to establish Temple University and his other civic projects largely derived from the income that he earned from this speech. The book has been regarded as a classic of New Thought literature since the 1870s. After Conwell's death proceeds from this speech were dedicated to the Sunday Breakfast Association a homeless shelter in Philadelphia.Originally published in 1917. The lecture consists of six parts:I. Every Man's UniversityII. Animals and The Least ThingsIII. The Bottom RungIV. Home ReadingV. ThoughtfulnessVI. Instincts and IndividualityOther works by Conwell include:Every Man His Own UniversityAcres of DiamondsIncreasing Personal EfficiencyThe Key to SuccessHealth Healing and FaithPraying for MoneySubconscious Religion